Ensemble viii + Golden Hornet's String Quartet Smackdown iv

Ensemble viii +Golden Hornet's String Quartet Smackdown iv-On today's edition of Classical Austin, Dianne will chat with Dr. James Morrow, Butler School of Music Professor and Artistic Director of Ensemble viii. The opening concert program of the season is titled, Celestial Fire – Masterworks of the Renaissance. Dr. Morrow will discuss the works and bring some examples of the music. As well, composer and Director of the Golden Hornet Project, Graham Reynolds will fill us in on the forth annual String Quartet Smackdown. There is now a call for submissions for this juried event, which will be held in February of 2018. Dianne Donovan-Producer/Host/Editor

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